Page 5: Historical Events In January - 16

1919  The United States went legally dry as prohibition of alcoholic beverages took effect under the 18th amendment to the Constitution. The amendment was repealed in 1933 on this day in history.   

1919  Prohibition ratified by 3/4 of states; Nebraska is 36th on this day in history.   

1919  Bob Boucher, Kent Ohio, orch leader (Music on Ice) on January - 16.   

1919  Jaroslav Jeremias, composer, dies at 19 on January - 16.   

1920  On this day in history 18th Amendment, the "National Prohibition Act," becomes law. Individuals are allowed to produce wine for religious purposes.   

1920  First assembly of League of Nations (Paris) on this day in history.   

1920  On January - 16 georgia declares independence   

1920  On this day in history the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution takes effect, banning the sale of beer and distilled spirits.   

1920  The United States begin the prohibiton era, banning the sale of alcohol on this day in history.   

1920  18th Amendment, prohibition, goes into effect; repealed in 1933 on this day in history.   

1920  On January - 16 elliot Reid, NYC, actor (Gentlemen Prefer Blondes)   

1920  On January - 16 reginald De Koven, composer, dies at 60   

1923  On this day in history martin Stokken, Norway, nordic relay (Olympic-silver-1952)   

1924  Katy Jurado, Mexico, actress (High Noon, Trapeze, Barabbas, AKA Pablo) on this day in history.   

1925  On January - 16 leon Trotsky dismissed as CEO of Russian Revolution Military Council   

1925  On January - 16 leon Trotsky was dismissed as chairman of the Russian Revolution Military Council.   

1925  Gen M Froense replaces Trotsky as People's Commissioner of Defense on January - 16.   

1926  John "Jack" Layden, local politician on January - 16.   

1928  Ezra Sims, composer on this day in history.   

1929  On this day in history allard Lowenstein, radical (Students for Democratic Action)   

1930  On January - 16 uSS Lexington provides power to Tacoma, WA, when floods knocked out city power plants   

1930  Norman Podhoretz, Brooklyn NY, author/editor (NY Post) on January - 16.   

1931  Bradman scores 223 Australia vs West Indies, 297 minutes, 26 fours on this day in history.   

1931  Bradman scores 223 Australia v WI, 297 mins, 26 fours on January - 16.   

1931  Vladimir Skutina, writer playwright/journalist on January - 16.   

1932  The birth of Diane Fossey, American zoologist on this day in history.   

1933  Bert Oldfield flattened by Larwood delivery in Adelaide Test on this day in history.   

1934  On January - 16 annie Patterson, composer, dies at 65   

1935  Richard Wetz, composer, dies at 59 on January - 16.   

1936  Screen Actors Guild incorporates with King Vidor as president on this day in history.   

1936  Spanish socialists/communists/anarchists form Unidad Popular on this day in history.   

1936  The first photo finish camera installed at Hialeah Race track in Hialeah FL on this day in history.   

1936  1st photo finish camera installed at Hialeah Race track in Hialeah Fla on this day in history.   

1938  1st jazz concert was held at Carnegie Hall (Benny Goodman) on this day in history.   

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1245  On this day in history birth of edmund Crouchback, son of Henry III of England (d. 1296)   

1409  René I of Naples (d. 1480) was born on this day in history.   

1477  Johannes Schöner, German astronomer and cartographer (d. 1547) was born on January - 16.   

1501  On this day in history birth of anthony Denny, confidant of King Henry VIII of England (d. 1559)   

1587  On this day in history birth of alexander Adriaenssen, Flemish painter   

1616  François de Vendôme, duc de Beaufort, French soldier (d. 1669) was born on this day in history.   

1626  On January - 16 birth of lucas Achtschellinck, Flemish painter (d. 1699)   

1634  On this day in history birth of dorthe Engelbrechtsdatter, Norwegian poet (d. 1716)   

0308  Marcellus I, Catholic Pope (-308), dies on this day in history.   

0429  Honoratius of Arles, bishop/saint, dies [or 430] on January - 16.   

0960  On this day in history death of polyeuctus, Patriarch of Constantinople   

1343  On this day in history robert of Anjou, king (Naples), dies   

1400  On this day in history death of john Holland, 1st Duke of Exeter, English politician (executed) (b. 1352)   

1545  On January - 16 death of george Spalatin, German reformer (b. 1484)   

1547  On January - 16 death of johannes Schöner, German astronomer and cartographer (b. 1477)   

1554  Death of Christiern Pedersen, Danish humanist (b. 1480) on January - 16.